DVD players need to be setup on a "VCR" button, so if you wish to use the SAT button (for example) you will need to reassign it to be a VCR button first using MODE MAP (see below), then you would assign the device code for you player. If you are using the original Radio Shack manual for device codes, please be aware that the DVD codes are mixed in with the Laser Disc codes. However, the code list on this site lists DVD and Laser Disc codes seperately.

To Program the SAT button for DVD:

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the screen reads 'TIMED SEQ'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button twice. The screen will read 'CONFIGURE'.

TAP the SELECT button once. The screen will read 'THEATR SEL'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button three times. The screen will read 'MODE MAP'.

TAP the SELECT button once. The screen will read 'SOURCE'.

TAP the VCR device button. The screen will read 'COPY TO'.

TAP the SAT device button (or whatever device button you would like to use). The screen will return to the main
display with the original device and the time.

This remote has a built in sleep timer designed for components that do not
have their own sleep timer. If your component has a sleep timer built in,
then refer to the manual that come with it for instructions on how to use it.

Press SLEEP (SHIFT - MUTE), the screen will read 'SLEEP'.

Adjust the time using the DOWN ARROW button.

NOTE: The word 'SLEEP' will remain on the screen until either
the amount of time you set it for is up, or you once
again hit the SLEEP button (SHIFT-MUTE) followed by the ESC button.

The Producer 8 remote has two keys labeled AUD and VID that are specifically for use with sequences
used for operating several of your devices. You can actually store a macro on almost any key, but remember
that the macro will be in effect for all devices. If you wish to restore a button that contains a macro back
to it's original function for some devices, you can program the button using advanced codes.

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the screen reads 'TIMED SEQ'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button twice, the screen will read 'CONFIGURE'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'THEATR SEL'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button four times, the screen will read 'KEY MACRO'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'SEL MAKEY'.

TAP the key you wish to have operate the macro. The screen will read 'ENTER SEQ'.

ENTER the sequence you desire. The screen will read 'ESC TO END' once you have started.

TAP the ESC button to end.

NOTE: At any point you can press escape (ESC) to return to the main display.

This remote has a feature that lets a user set up a series of key strokes that will
be played back at a specific time, up to seven days later.
You can use these timed sequences with any component you have the remote programmed
for. You can store up to a total of ten (10) sequences in the memory of the remote
with each sequence having a maximum of 15 keystrokes.

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the display screen reads TIMED SEQ.

TAP the SELECT button - the screen will read ADD MACRO.

TAP the SELECT button - the screen will read START on the left and the time will be flashing on the right.

ENTER the time you wish to start the macro using the number pad.
Use MENU UP and MENU DOWN to change between AM and PM.

TAP the SELECT button,the screen will read ONCE.

TAP the MENU DOWN (-) button to toggle between ONCE, DAILY, and WEEKLY.

TAP the SELECT button and the screen will give you the day of the week (won't display on DAILY).

TAP the MENU DOWN (-) button to change the day of the week on which you wish the sequence to start.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read ENTER SEQ.

ENTER the desired sequence - screen will read ESC TO END.

Once you have entered the desired sequence, press the ESC button to end.
(At any point you can press ESC to return to the main display)

NOTE: If you create a sequence to turn components ON, you will have to create a seperate
sequence to turn them OFF!

CLEAR TIMED SEQUENCES

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the screen reads TIMED SEQ

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read ADD MACRO

TAP the MENU DOWN (-) button will read DEL MACRO

TAP the SELECT button the screen will display the first timed sequence programmed into the remote.
Use MENU DOWN (-) to change them.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will flash DELETED then change to either the next macro or to the main display.

Repeat step 5 until all macros you desire to delete are gone.

NOTE: At any point you can press escape (ESC) to return to the main display.

There are in fact two shift buttons on the Producer remotes. The "official" shift button is labelled
SHIFT, and the "un-official" shift button is the SETUP key.

The official shift buton is used to access the second pre-programmed function of buttons. For example,
there is no DISPLAY button on these remotes, the DISPLAY function is now the shifted function of the
PREV CH (or LAST) button. To use these features, just TAP the SHIFT button and release it,
then hit the button with the function you want to use. You will notice that when you TAP the SHIFT button,
a boxed [S] appears on the screen to let you know that you are in the 'shifted' mode. The remote will
remain in shift mode until you tap the SHIFT key again. Shifted functions cannot be moved using the 'Key
Mover' function, and you cannot program advanced codes onto shifted keys.

There are no pre-loaded functions that are accessible using the un-official shift key, but you can
program advanced codes, and perform key moves, on to keys shifted using the un-official shift key.
You simply press the SETUP key before pressing the button that you are moving the function to.
The remote only stays in shift mode while the one following button is pressed, you will need to
tap the SETUP key before pressing each button that has a shifted function.

NOTE: it is possible to program commands to shifted versions of the numeric keys using the un-official
shift key, but in order to use them you will have to hit the SETUP button twice, or the remote will
assume that you are about to enter an advanced code.

Also, it is possible to program a function onto a button that already has a second function pre-programmed.
For instance, you could program the advanced code for your VCR's TIMER onto the PREV CH button, which
would mean that the button now has three functions on it. In this case, press PREV CH and it will
bring up the previous channel, press SHIFT and PREV CH and it will work the display function, press SETUP
and PREV CH and it will work the TIMER function.

The Home Theater button is not a regular device button (ie, you can't program a device
code to it), you use the HT button to control multiple devices at once. You decide which
functions you need from each of your devices. You can change certain functions depending
on which devices you wish to use. The idea is that you can change the settings depending
on what you are about to do. For example, you might always have the Audio mode set to
control your amplifier, but you might change the PlayBack mode to either go to your VCR or
your DVD player, depending on which one you are using.

Favorite channel scan lets you set up your remote to scan through up to
10 preselected channels, stopping at each for about 3 seconds.

NOTE: Favorite channel scan can only be set up for one device. Once favor-
ite channel scan is set up for a device, you must clear it before
you can use channel scan for any other device.

Press the device key for the device you want to scan (TV, CBL, SAT).

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the screen reads 'TIMED SEQ'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button twice, the screen will read 'CONFIGURE'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'THEATR SEL'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button until the screen reads 'FAVCH SCAN'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'CH'.

Enter the first channel number you want to include in your favorite
channel list, then press SETUP.

Notes:

Precede a single-digit number with a 0. For example, 01 02,
and so on.

If you enter a three-digit number, you do not need to press SETUP
after entering the number.

If you use an ENTER key to directly access channels on your
original remote, press ENTER after you enter the last digit of
a channel number.

Repeat Step 7 for up to nine other channels you want to include in your
list.

Press ESCAPE to end programming.

To scan through your favorite channel list, press the appropriate
device key, point the remote at your device, then press SCAN. The
remote control repeatedly scans through the favorite channel list,
stopping on each channel for about 3 seconds.

Press any key when you see a channel you want to watch. Scanning stops.

Note: If you do not program a favorite channel list, SCAN acts as a
"channel surf" key. Each time you press SCAN, the 7-in-One
repeatedly performs cycles through the channels, stopping on each
for about 3 seconds.

This feature allows you to move functions from one button on the keypad to another.
You cannot move FROM a shifted key. If the function you wish to move is on a
shifted key, program the key using the advanced codes instead.

If you wish to use more than one function on a single button, you will need to use the
"un-official" shift button (ie, the SETUP button) rather than the actual SHIFT button.

Tap a DEVICE key. (Optional, sets the default device)

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the screen reads 'TIMED SEQ'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button twice, the screen will read 'CONFIGURE'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'THEATR SEL'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button five times, the screen will read 'KEY MOVER'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'FROM'.

TAP the DEVICE button where you wish to take the function FROM. (Optional, will use the default established above if ommited)

TAP the button you wish to move. The screen will read 'TO'.

TAP the DEVICE button where you want to use the function. (Optional, will use the default established above if ommited)

TAP the button you want to move the function TO, the screen will go back to the main display.

To put the function on a shifted key, simply press SETUP before the last step above. Then, to access the function
use the SETUP button instead of the SHIFT button.

This feature allows you to duplicate functions from your original remote by programming the advanced code
for that function onto a key on the remote. Sometimes advanced codes exist for functions that were not on the
original remote, including discrete codes for 'Power On' and 'Power Off' that are especially useful when
creating macro's to turn all of your equipment on or off.

To test an advanced code before you program it to a button, simply press SETUP followed by the 3 digit code
and the remote should issue the function.

If you wish to use more than one function on a single button, you will need to use the
"un-official" shift button (ie, the SETUP button) rather than the actual SHIFT button.

Find the 3-digit advanced code for the original function of your remote.
(Click here for advanced codes).

Tap the DEVICE key. (Optional, sets the default device)

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the screen reads 'TIMED SEQ'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button twice, the screen will read 'CONFIGURE'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'THEATR SEL'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button five times, the screen will read 'KEY MOVER'.

TAP the SELECT button, the screen will read 'FROM'.

TAP the DEVICE button where you wish to take the advanced code FROM. (Optional, will use the default established above if ommited)

TAP the SETUP button and enter the 3-digit Advanced Code. The screen will read TO.

TAP the DEVICE button where you want to use the advanced code. (Optional, will use the default established above if ommited)

TAP the button you want to use the advanced code, the screen will go back to the main display.

To put the function on a shifted key, simply press SETUP before the last step above. Then, to access the function
use the SETUP button instead of the SHIFT button.

This remote has a secret "service" menu that allows you to reset the remote to it's factory settings and to lock a device to prevent accidental re-programming. Before you can access the service menu, you need to un-lock it.

TAP the TV button.

HOLD DOWN the SETUP button until the screen reads 'TIMED SEQ'.

TAP the DOWN ARROW button one time. The screen will read 'CODE SETUP'.

This remote comes with an RF/IR Command Center which receives Radio Frequency (RF)
signals from the remote and converts them into Infrared (IR) signals to allow you to operate your equipment at a greater
distance within your home.

To set up the Command Center:

Find a location approximately 8 feet in front of your infra red components.
The location should have access to both your equipment (line-of-sight) and an outlet to plug in your Command Center.

Plug in the Command Center's power cord and raise the telescoping antenna.

Position the Command Center so the black IR lens is aimed at your components.

Test the Command Center by pressing the POWER button on the Home Producer 8.
Your components should operate from another room in your home.

NOTE:The Home Producer 8 transmits both an IR and an RF signal simultaneously.
If you are in the same room as your equipment, unplug the Command Center so your
equipment is not receiving two signals (from the remote and the box) which would
make for erratic operation.

IR Transmitter Cord

The 'Command Center' also includes an additional IR signal transmitter cord for use with a
component that cannot be in line-of-site with the 'Command Center'.

Plug the 4ft. IR signal transmitter cord into the back of the 'Command Center'.

Run the IR signal transmitter cord to the component that is not in line-of-site of the 'Command Center'.

Using the double-sided tape, attach the IR signal transmitter so that the LED is over, or next to the IR sensor of your component.

Test the 'Home Producer 8' remote . The Command Center will convert the RF signal from the 'Home Producer 8'
into an IR signal and transmit that signal to your component through the IR signal transmitter cord.

Adjustments You Can Make To Increase The Range Of The Remote

Angle the antenna toward the room the room from which the Producer 8 signal is being sent.

Do not position the 'Command Center' with metal between it and the Home Producer 8 remote (such as heat/AC ducts).

Be sure to aim the Producer 8 toward the room where the 'Command Center' is located.

Make sure the batteries inside the Producer 8 are new alkaline batteries (not rechargeable).

Make sure the range of the Producer 8 is not being affected by radio frequency transmissions or high voltage electrical current.

The 'Up to 100 feet' noted on the packaging is a factory tested distance in an environment void of wall,
metal, or radio frequency interference. It was 100 ft. line-of-site.

If a button stops working due to over use, it is possible to fix it. There is a product
that you can get from most auto part stores made by Loctite called "Quick Grid Rear Window
Defogger Repair Kit". It is a conductive fluid usually used to fix rear window defrosters
in cars. To fix your remote, open up the casing and paint the fluid on the base of the
buttons that are not working effectively, et it dry, and it should work again, good as new!